Overview
Dr. Muhammad Haris Nazim is a board-certified general surgeon with additional certification in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Nazim has built a career grounded in high-acuity clinical care, leadership in academic surgery, and a commitment to improving access to life-saving surgical services in both urban and rural populations. He currently serves as the Dr. William and Sue Hale Distinguished Professor and Regional Chair of the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Amarillo, Texas. In addition to this academic leadership role, he also serves as the Trauma Medical Director at BSA Hospital and is affiliated with Northwest Texas Hospital, where he leads teams providing critical care, trauma resuscitation, and emergency surgery.
Dr. Nazim’s areas of clinical interest span a broad spectrum of urgent and emergent surgical conditions, including abdominal trauma, thoracic injury, hemorrhagic shock, and complex soft tissue infections. He is highly experienced in procedures such as exploratory laparotomy, bowel resections, chest tube insertion, tracheostomy, emergency hernia repairs, and wound debridement. He also has a focused interest in complex wound management, serving as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP), and has treated patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections, chronic non-healing wounds, and pressure ulcers requiring surgical intervention.
Dr. Nazim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Nazim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery ( ABS), American Board Of Wound Management (ABWM), and American Board Of Wound Medicine & Surgery (ABWMS). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad Nazim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Nazim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Nazim by calling their office at 806-414-9558. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Muhammad Nazim a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad Nazim is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Muhammad Nazim specialize in?
While Dr. Muhammad Nazim is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Muhammad Nazim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad Nazim has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad Nazim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Muhammad Nazim accept my insurance?
Dr. Muhammad Nazim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 806-414-9558 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CellulitisDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Nazim isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ColostomyDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Nazim isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.